A Fine and Rare Automobiles Beck 'Vertige de la Vitesse' Mascot by G Poitvin, French, 1920-1922
Sold for £1,069
(including buyers premium)
Lot details
This mascot also known as the 'The Storm' depicts a terrified girl bent forward facing the wind, with her dress blowing behind her and trying to keep her balance against the gusts, originally commissioned for Hermes in 1921 and marketed in the UK by Finnigans, London, sculpted by G.Poitvin, in silvered bronze and carries the Contenot-Lelievre foundry stamping to the side of the base, also signature of G.Poitvin plus Casset, Lyon to top of the base, a fine mascot in totally correct original condition, with wonderful patination. Height 7_ ins.
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